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Spicy Thai basil ground beef served in vibrant green butter lettuce wraps with fresh lime

High Protein Thai Basil Beef Rolls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (454g) lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 1 cup fresh Thai holy basil leaves (tightly packed)
  • 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed and dried
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 Thai bird 's eye chilies, finely minced
  • 1 medium shallot , thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. In a small ramekin, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and coconut sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large wok or stainless steel skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the garlic, chilies, and shallots to the pan. Sauté for 45 seconds until fragrant and slightly softened.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a flat-edged spatula to break the meat into small crumbles. Sear until browned and no pink remains, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef. Toss continuously for 1 minute to ensure even glaze distribution and caramelization.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat source. Immediately add the fresh Thai basil leaves and lime juice. Fold the leaves into the beef until they are just wilted from the residual heat.
  7. Distribute the beef mixture evenly among the 8 lettuce leaves. Serve immediately while the protein is hot and the lettuce is crisp.